Betcha - Form Guide

Durrant (Fr1) 63844
Trainer: Ross Hope (Rimu)
Driver: Kerryn Tomlinson
Prize Money: $121,785
Win / Place: 8.33% / 33%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Imaginary Bet

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: R J Hope, Mrs D S Hope

Rating

Stats

Career

108: 9-13-14

Distance

59: 5-7-9

Trk/Dst

54: 5-6-8

Track

54: 5-6-8

Season

25: 1-1-5

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

107: 9-13-14

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

103: 9-13-14

Slushy

8: 2-0-0

Grass

5: 0-0-0

Left Handed

108: 9-27

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

8: 4-2-1

2nd Favourite

8: 1-2-0

Best Mile

1:59.00

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Lands in a tougher grade than he's been facing lately. Rough combo hopes.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
4th of 11	26/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Craig Ferguson	1:58.5	1:58.5	6.62L	$19	3	4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$16,703	$1,020	1. Princess Lisa 2. Dragon Power 3. Mr President	Mid otr,shffld 800,wd cvr,tidy fin
4th of 9	23/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Carter Dalgety	2:02.5	2:02.5	4.61L	$5.50	11	5YO+ R35 to R40 PACE	$7,580	$480	1. Beaudiene Quick Step 2. Jenny Gump 3. Hazer	Followd 1x1,angld turn,tidy fin
8th of 14	12/4/26	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Craig Ferguson	2:00.9	2:00.9	4.68L	$13	10	4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$15,525	$263	1. Forever Arden 2. Princess Lisa 3. Ward Lamon	Wd,parkd bell,fght on,fadd
3rd of 9	2/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Craig Ferguson	1:59.5	1:59.5	0.30L	$12	7	R37 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,423	$1,045	1. Always B Royal 2. Captain Amore 3. Durrant	Gt spd,led,fght on strongly
6th of 10	26/3/26	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Carter Dalgety	1:58.3	1:58.3	8.88L	$12	15	4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$9,650	$175	1. Jaccka Elvis 2. Babe On The Beach 3. Honeycomb	Bk otr,3w,parkd 900,fght ok
5th of 8	11/3/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Blair Orange	1:59.1	1:59.1	2.42L	$4.60	10	R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$9,300	$175	1. Wild East 2. Dame West 3. Babe On The Beach	Pressd 2 lead,fght on,capturd late

Mr President (Fr2) 05831
Trainer: Tony Stratford (Gore)
Driver: Mark Hurrell
Prize Money: $110,066
Win / Place: 7.61% / 33%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Affairs Of State

Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Owners: B J Fahy

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 7-15-9

Distance

43: 4-6-5

Trk/Dst

25: 3-3-4

Track

26: 3-3-4

Season

27: 3-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

90: 7-15-9

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

79: 6-15-7

Slushy

6: 0-0-1

Grass

13: 1-0-2

Left Handed

86: 7-22

Right Handed

6: 0-2

Favourite

16: 5-4-2

2nd Favourite

9: 0-2-1

Best Mile

1:58.62

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Too slick in lower grade Winton win. Sharp step up here but can't rule out.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
1st of 11	3/5/26	Rivertn TC	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Mark Hurrell	2:56.9	1:58.60	0.82L	$2.30	7	3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE	$9,825	$5,500	1. Mr President 2. Harold Hanover 3. Pacific Arc	Gt spd,led thrghout,kept giving
3rd of 11	26/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Blair Orange	1:58.5	1:58.5	6.28L	$15	10	4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$16,703	$1,615	1. Princess Lisa 2. Dragon Power 3. Mr President	Last,deep pegs,off,angld,nice wide
8th of 9	16/4/26	Wairio	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Max Hill	1:59.7	1:59.7	4.91L	$6.20	14	4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$10,423	$193	1. Lou's Deal 2. Ramblin Rover 3. The Bricklayer	Gt spd,led,there trn,foldd strgt
5th of 7	2/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Ellie Barron	2:00.2	2:00.2	6.62L	$19	4	R35 to R40 PACE	$10,038	$193	1. Jenny Gump 2. Rise Up N Dance 3. Hazer	Deep pegs,last,fair fin inner
10th of 10	29/3/26	Wyndham	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Blair Orange	1:57.5	1:57.5	41.00L	$17	10	4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE	$14,475	$263	1. Cold Pursuit 2. Rakamick 3. Rockin Roman	Gt spd,left parkd,gone 600
5th of 14	19/3/26	Wyndham	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Carter Dalgety	1:57.9	1:57.9	3.20L	$7.40	8	R35, R36 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,350	$175	1. Van Liberty 2. Superfast 3. Shezza Vinny	Gt spd,led,thrghout,fgt,fadd late

Sky Patrol (Fr3) 86698
Trainer: Tony Stratford (Gore)
Driver: Hayden Douglas (J)
Prize Money: $33,073
Win / Place: 14% / 25%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sky Major

Dam: Baywatch

Dam's Sire: Somebeachsomewhere

Owners: C P Gerken, D J Todd, B S Cooper, D J Cooper, C G I Dickson, Miss K M Gerken

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 4-1-2

Distance

10: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

8: 1-1-0

Track

9: 1-1-0

Season

17: 3-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

28: 4-1-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

21: 4-1-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

7: 0-0-2

Left Handed

28: 4-3

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

1: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

3: 2-0-1

Best Mile

1:55.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 1-8-5

Gear Changes

Fixed Deafeners ON, Removable Deafeners OFF [Fixed Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Raced keenly & battled late last start. Will need to bring more in this grade.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
8th of 10	7/5/26	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Mark Hurrell	1:54.8	1:54.80	8.81L	$34	14	3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE	$11,580	$210	1. Always Be Bootie 2. Drummershavtime 3. Justaweesip	Wd,parkd,eyeballd ldr,batld away
9th of 12	23/4/26	Invcargill	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Mark Hurrell	1:59.4	1:59.4	2.79L	$9.10	21	5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$8,000	$140	1. Searing Light 2. Mr Cash Man 3. Itsallaboutthemoney	Mid otr,peeld 600,widr,batld
6th of 6	2/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Brad Williamson	1:56.6	1:56.6	59.00L	$22	7	R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,740	$210	1. Blaze Lightening 2. Always Be Bootie 3. Step It Up A Notch	Gt spd,soon parkd,folded up
6th of 11	26/3/26	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Blair Orange	1:54.0	1:54.0	6.69L	$16	32	4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE	$10,808	$193	1. Captain Amore 2. Blaze Lightening 3. First Light	Bk otr,3w cvr,postd 700,fght ok
32 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 9	22/2/26	Wyndham	1800m	Mobile	Grass	Fr2	Brad Williamson	1:58.3	1:58.3	24.01L	$30	2	R44 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,370	$210	1. Just Like Jagger 2. Evangalist 3. Always Be Batman	Soon 3pegs,made no impression
7th of 7	20/2/26	Wyndham	1800m	Mobile	Grass	Fr2	Brad Williamson	2:01.3	2:01.3	13.01L	$11	5	R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$210	1. Always Be Batman 2. Fitzthebill 3. Evangalist	Soon 3pegs,wrkd hard 2 lead,folded

Mr Cash Man (Fr4) x4272
Trainer: Matthew Williamson (Oamaru Raceway)
Driver: Matthew Williamson
Prize Money: $123,550
Win / Place: 12% / 30%

8 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Shadow Play

Dam: Tactile Franco

Dam's Sire: Badlands Hanover

Owners: Central Courage Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 10-10-5

Distance

28: 6-6-2

Trk/Dst

24: 6-5-2

Track

27: 7-6-2

Season

20: 1-4-0

1st Up

6: 1-0-1

2nd Up

6: 2-1-0

3rd Up

6: 0-1-0

Mobile

66: 9-10-5

Standing

17: 1-0-0

All-Weather

78: 10-9-5

Slushy

5: 1-1-0

Grass

5: 0-1-0

Left Handed

83: 10-15

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

7: 1-5-0

2nd Favourite

10: 2-0-1

Best Mile

1:56.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

27: 1-3-2

Driver Last 50

50: 4-7-5

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Chased a smart one in his Winton 2nd. Draw advantage over main rivals. Include.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
2nd of 11	3/5/26	Rivertn TC	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Matthew Williamson	1:58.5	1:58.50	1.30L	$11	7	3YO+ R36 to R43 MOB. PACE	$10,808	$1,705	1. Our Twinkle 2. Mr Cash Man 3. Wild East	Trail,3bk 500,tidy chase
7th of 10	26/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Matthew Williamson	1:59.8	1:59.8	4.31L	$11	3	3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE	$16,405	$298	1. Blaze Lightening 2. Havtimeformiki 3. Our Twinkle	Bk otr,angld turn,ok fin wider
2nd of 12	23/4/26	Invcargill	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Hayden Douglas	1:59.4	1:59.4	0.48L	$1.90	11	5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$8,000	$1,240	1. Searing Light 2. Mr Cash Man 3. Itsallaboutthemoney	Soon 1x1,out 600,solid chase
4th of 12	12/4/26	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Hayden Douglas	1:59.9	1:59.9	1.90L	$10	95	4YO+ R39 to R43 MOB. PACE	$15,000	$900	1. Always B Royal 2. Our Twinkle 3. Rakavenom	Bk otr,3w train,widr,tidy chase
95 Day Spell
3rd of 3	7/4/26	N Otago HR	2000m	Mobile		-	Alana Oldham	2:34.60	-	0.82L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Carbonate 2. Just A Gem 3. Mr Cash Man	-
2nd of 9	7/1/26	Timaru	2600m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Matthew Williamson	2:01.4	2:01.4	0.30L	$4.00	5	5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE	$10,423	$1,705	1. Major Happy 2. Mr Cash Man 3. Times Are A Changin	5th,prkd 2100,3-bk bell,wd tn,solid

Wild East (Fr5) 51434
Trainer: Lauren Pearson (Winton)
Driver: Brent Barclay
Prize Money: $28,708
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Bay Jet

Dam's Sire: Jereme's Jet

Owners: Est L J Smith

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 3-1-3

Distance

4: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Track

5: 1-1-0

Season

10: 3-0-2

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-2

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

18: 3-1-3

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

17: 3-1-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Left Handed

18: 3-4

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

0: 0-0-0

2nd Favourite

3: 1-1-0

Best Mile

1:59.13

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Very honest type who showed it again with his Winton 4th. Top 4 claims again.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
4th of 10	7/5/26	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Brent Barclay	1:54.8	1:54.80	2.42L	$11	4	3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE	$11,580	$720	1. Always Be Bootie 2. Drummershavtime 3. Justaweesip	Deep pegs,inside runs,tidy fin
3rd of 11	3/5/26	Rivertn TC	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Brent Barclay	1:58.5	1:58.50	2.08L	$6.70	35	3YO+ R36 to R43 MOB. PACE	$10,808	$1,045	1. Our Twinkle 2. Mr Cash Man 3. Wild East	3-4pegs,off tn,tidy when clear
35 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	29/3/26	Wyndham	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Brent Barclay	1:58.9	1:58.9	4.61L	$9.40	18	3YO+ R39 to R43 MOB. PACE	$13,950	$900	1. Seeking Clarity 2. Rakavenom 3. Treacherous Me	Mid,followd 1x1,drag up,ok
1st of 8	11/3/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Brent Barclay	2:42.9	1:59.1	0.82L	$5.80	13	R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$9,300	$5,500	1. Wild East 2. Dame West 3. Babe On The Beach	Last,angld widest,chargd home
5th of 8	26/2/26	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Max Hill	1:53.5	1:53.5	4.50L	$7.70	18	3YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE	$10,230	$193	1. Miki's Deal 2. First Light 3. Share A Dream	Mid,soon parkd,fght on ok
1st of 13	8/2/26	Wairio	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Max Hill	2:59.9	2:00.6	0.48L	$14	14	R37 to R39 MOB. PACE	$12,210	$6,600	1. Wild East 2. Babe On The Beach 3. Rise Up N Dance	Mid otr,weavd tn/strgt,slick late

Cracker Opie (Fr6) 79596
Trainer: Brad Williamson (Oamaru)
Driver: Brad Williamson
Prize Money: $33,303
Win / Place: 20% / 46%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Saucy Operator

Dam's Sire: Armbro Operative

Owners: Bev Williamson, All Things Harness Racing Syndicate, Mrs J M Austin, R N Austin

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 3-2-2

Distance

5: 3-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 3-0-0

Track

4: 3-0-0

Season

8: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-2

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

15: 3-2-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

11: 3-0-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

4: 0-2-1

Left Handed

15: 3-4

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

4: 1-0-1

2nd Favourite

5: 1-2-0

Best Mile

1:58.90

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Sedate trial after freshener. Capable on his day. Market may be best guide.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
1st of 2	9/5/26	N Otago HR	2000m	Mobile		-	Brad Williamson	2:51.60	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Cracker Opie 2. Baby Come Back 3.	-
6th of 8	26/2/26	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Brad Williamson	1:53.5	1:53.5	5.32L	$29	11	3YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE	$10,230	$193	1. Miki's Deal 2. First Light 3. Share A Dream	Soon 4pegs,off trn,ran on ok
9th of 11	15/2/26	Gore	1750m	Mobile	Grass	Fr6	Brad Williamson	2:05.8	2:05.8	6.39L	$12	21	R41 to R50 MOB. PACE	$11,790	$210	1. Bettor Way 2. Magnetic Beckers 3. Bowlem Over	Last,deep pegs,steady up innr
5th of 7	25/1/26	Rivertn TC	1940m	Mobile	Grass	Fr3	Craig Ferguson	2:06.3	2:06.3	2.30L	$7.40	10	R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,775	$245	1. Tua Lipa 2. Wallflower 3. Bettor Way	Soon 1x1,solid then peakd
9th of 11	15/1/26	Nth Sthlnd	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Craig Ferguson	1:57.6	1:57.6	15.02L	$6.60	19	3YO+ R47 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE	$12,773	$228	1. Duchess Of Kent 2. Haley Jaccka 3. Tabasco	Soon 4pegs,shffld rear,batld
7th of 11	27/12/25	Gore	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Craig Ferguson	1:57.8	1:57.8	15.02L	$2.20	17	3YO+ R46 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE	$11,790	$210	1. Always Be Bootie 2. Tua Lipa 3. Nek Delight	Parkd,denied lead,fadd strgt

Justaweesip (Fr7) 1x553
Trainer: Peter Hunter (Ryal Bush)
Driver: Peter Hunter
Prize Money: $20,170
Win / Place: 28% / 57%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Dam: Justasip

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: B P Mcintyre, Mrs J A Mcintyre, P M Hunter, Mrs J M Hunter

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 2-1-1

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

4: 2-0-0

Season

7: 2-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

Mobile

7: 2-1-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

7: 2-1-1

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Left Handed

7: 2-2

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 1-0-1

2nd Favourite

1: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Solid work in Winton 3rd after monstrous 5th here. Tough draw but big respect.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
3rd of 10	7/5/26	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Peter Hunter	1:54.8	1:54.80	2.08L	$2.20	11	3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE	$11,580	$1,140	1. Always Be Bootie 2. Drummershavtime 3. Justaweesip	Followd 1x1,launchd 400,solid bid
5th of 12	26/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Peter Hunter	1:57.4	1:57.4	3.20L	$35	14	3YO Fillies MOB. PACE	$60,000	$1,800	1. Show Stopper 2. Ideal Crown 3. Skinny Dippin	Mid-otr,chkd 500,made up plenty
5th of 6	12/4/26	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Peter Hunter	1:56.5	1:56.5	2.60L	$29	137	3YO Fillies MOB. PACE	$17,900	$350	1. Ebonezy 2. The Queens Gambit 3. Spirit Of Tupelo	Last,angld turn,ran on late
137 Day Spell
1st of 9	26/11/25	Invcargill	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Peter Hunter	2:02.1	1:55.6	1.30L	$4.00	31	2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,423	$6,050	1. Justaweesip 2. Shezabettorgirl 3. Always B Royal	Wide,parkd,led in,game
31 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	26/10/25	Tuapeka	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Peter Hunter	1:56.3	1:56.3	5.39L	$11	10	with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,740	$720	1. Proposition Joe 2. Indulge Me 3. Uncle William	Gt spd,parkd,loomd,fght well
1st of 9	16/10/25	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Peter Hunter	2:46.0	2:01.4	1.00L	$1.60	14	NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE	$14,213	$8,250	1. Justaweesip 2. Rakaquattro 3. Mind Philly	Gt spd,led,took on bell,gritty

Palladium (Fr8) 22x85
Trainer: Nathan Williamson (Branxholme)
Driver: Nathan Williamson
Prize Money: $21,263
Win / Place: 28% / 57%

3 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Platinum

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Owners: Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 2-2-0

Distance

4: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Track

3: 1-1-0

Season

7: 2-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Mobile

7: 2-2-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

7: 2-1-0

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-1-0

Left Handed

7: 2-2

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

3: 2-1-0

2nd Favourite

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:00.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Running on in Gr.2 5th. Talented type back in grade & can pounce.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
5th of 12	26/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Nathan Williamson	1:57.3	1:57.3	2.79L	$31	14	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$60,000	$1,800	1. Mystery Creek 2. Get Seaside Lucky 3. Spicey Lou	Soon 4pegs,off tn,angld,solid fin
8th of 10	12/4/26	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Nathan Williamson	1:54.1	1:54.1	6.51L	$8.60	100	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$19,300	$350	1. Marble Arch 2. Spicey Lou 3. Giorgio Denario	Bk otr,3w train,ran on fairly
100 Day Spell
2nd of 11	2/1/26	Cent Otago	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Brad Williamson	1:59.8	1:59.8	0.82L	$1.70	14	3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE	$14,738	$2,325	1. Munroe's Mate 2. Palladium 3. Tua Lipa	1x1,soon 1x2,peeld 500,solid chase
2nd of 7	19/12/25	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Brad Williamson	2:00.8	2:00.8	0.19L	$18	71	2YO C&G MOB. PACE	$22,813	$3,875	1. Eun Sogno 2. Palladium 3. Side Hustle	Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,into 1x1,nice
71 Day Spell
1st of 11	9/10/25	Nth Sthlnd	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Nathan Williamson	2:44.2	2:00.1	0.82L	$1.80	11	2YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE	$10,808	$6,050	1. Palladium 2. Beluga 3. Durrant	Mid-bk otr,peeld 700,classy
1st of 8	28/9/25	Gore	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Nathan Williamson	2:50.8	2:04.9	1.49L	$1.70	23	NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE	$11,160	$6,600	1. Palladium 2. Uncle William 3. Seeking Clarity	Soon led thrghout,easy work

Tuneinsportsfans (Sr1) 17084
Trainer: Lyndon Bond (Mataura)
Driver: Kirstin Green
Prize Money: $74,423
Win / Place: 10% / 47%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sportswriter

Dam: Bute Falcon

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

Owners: Cleland Racing Syndicate, L J Bond

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 6-12-9

Distance

22: 2-4-3

Trk/Dst

16: 1-2-3

Track

17: 1-2-4

Season

16: 4-2-3

1st Up

6: 0-2-1

2nd Up

5: 1-1-2

3rd Up

5: 0-2-2

Mobile

57: 6-12-9

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

38: 2-4-8

Slushy

2: 0-0-1

Grass

19: 4-8-1

Left Handed

57: 6-21

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

6: 2-1-2

2nd Favourite

10: 2-4-0

Best Mile

1:58.89

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Ran on off a hot speed last start. Draw looks a query here. Place best.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
4th of 7	3/5/26	Rivertn TC	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Oliver Kite	1:56.2	1:56.20	7.58L	$12	7	3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$720	1. Deny Everything 2. Step It Up A Notch 3. Nutcracker	Soon 3pegs,off turn,ran on ok
8th of 10	26/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Carter Dalgety	1:59.8	1:59.8	4.61L	$48	14	3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE	$16,405	$298	1. Blaze Lightening 2. Havtimeformiki 3. Our Twinkle	Last,angld turn,ran on,too far awy
13th of 13	12/4/26	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Tim Williams	1:58.6	1:58.6	14.01L	$107	14	4YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE	$15,263	$263	1. Still Rockin 2. Tabasco 3. Always Be Batman	Bk otr,always at rear,only batld
7th of 9	29/3/26	Wyndham	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Brad Williamson	2:00.3	2:00.3	5.09L	$32	14	4YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$263	1. Bettor Way 2. Step It Up A Notch 3. Nutcracker	Mid otr,angld turn,steady work
1st of 10	15/3/26	Forbury Pk	2200m	Mobile	Grass	Fr8	Brad Williamson	2:51.2	2:05.2	1.30L	$11	14	3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE	$11,580	$6,600	1. Tuneinsportsfans 2. Forever Arden 3. Share A Dream	Wd,pressd 2 lead,kickd clr,comfy
8th of 9	1/3/26	Nth Sthlnd	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Brad Williamson	1:58.1	1:58.1	20.00L	$32	7	R45 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE	$13,265	$245	1. Havtimewillfly 2. Ebonezy 3. Deny Everything	3-4pegs,into 1x1,only batld

Blaze Lightening (Sr2) 21621
Trainer: Brett Gray (Ryal Bush)
Driver: Daniel Anderson (J)
Prize Money: $41,900
Win / Place: 28% / 71%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Nek Time

Dam's Sire: Gotta Go Cullect

Owners: R S Symon, Mrs S F Symon

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 4-5-1

Distance

8: 4-3-0

Trk/Dst

6: 3-3-0

Track

6: 3-3-0

Season

14: 4-5-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

14: 4-5-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

12: 4-5-1

Slushy

1: 0-1-0

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Left Handed

14: 4-6

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

5: 3-2-0

2nd Favourite

1: 0-1-0

Best Mile

1:56.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Brings excellent form & no stranger to this harder grade. Rates highly.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
1st of 10	26/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Nathan Williamson	2:43.8	1:59.8	0.41L	$4.70	10	3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE	$16,405	$9,350	1. Blaze Lightening 2. Havtimeformiki 3. Our Twinkle	Mid otr,3w,led bell,kept giving
2nd of 7	16/4/26	Wairio	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Nathan Williamson	1:59.1	1:59.1	0.19L	$3.50	4	R46 to R55 MOB. PACE	$11,863	$2,015	1. Chicago Sky 2. Blaze Lightening 3. Nutcracker	Gt spd,led,soon trail,just misd
6th of 13	12/4/26	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Daniel Anderson	1:58.6	1:58.6	2.42L	$8.90	10	4YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE	$15,263	$263	1. Still Rockin 2. Tabasco 3. Always Be Batman	1x1,1x2 bell,peeld 600,ok fin
1st of 6	2/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Nathan Williamson	2:39.5	1:56.6	0.48L	$2.50	7	R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,740	$6,600	1. Blaze Lightening 2. Always Be Bootie 3. Step It Up A Notch	Gt spd,led thrghout,joind,dug in
2nd of 11	26/3/26	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Daniel Anderson	1:54.0	1:54.0	0.82L	$4.20	15	4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE	$10,808	$1,705	1. Captain Amore 2. Blaze Lightening 3. First Light	Soon 3pegs,off trn,chargd late
2nd of 7	11/3/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Matthew Williamson	2:00.3	2:00.3	0.82L	$9.20	10	3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE	$10,038	$1,705	1. Always Be Batman 2. Blaze Lightening 3. Always Ticking	Soon parkd,fght on bravely

Nutcracker (Sr3) 73433
Trainer: Amber Hoffman (Waikouaiti)
Driver: Craig Ferguson
Prize Money: $95,068
Win / Place: 13% / 45%

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Rockin Cullen

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: P Duffy Qsm, B R Duffy

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 7-6-10

Distance

15: 3-1-0

Trk/Dst

12: 2-1-0

Track

18: 2-2-2

Season

13: 0-0-4

1st Up

6: 1-0-1

2nd Up

5: 2-0-0

3rd Up

5: 0-1-1

Mobile

40: 6-5-6

Standing

11: 1-1-4

All-Weather

44: 6-6-7

Slushy

4: 0-0-1

Grass

7: 1-0-3

Left Handed

51: 7-16

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

9: 5-1-1

2nd Favourite

10: 2-0-3

Best Mile

1:57.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Continued solid form with her Winton 3rd. Sure to be running on. Top 4 hope.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
3rd of 7	3/5/26	Rivertn TC	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Mark Hurrell	1:56.2	1:56.20	1.60L	$4.30	17	3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$1,140	1. Deny Everything 2. Step It Up A Notch 3. Nutcracker	Soon 1x1,out turn,solid bid
3rd of 7	16/4/26	Wairio	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kirstin Green	1:59.1	1:59.1	3.20L	$13	4	R46 to R55 MOB. PACE	$11,863	$1,235	1. Chicago Sky 2. Blaze Lightening 3. Nutcracker	Soon 4pegs,last,angld,tidy wide
4th of 13	12/4/26	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Kirstin Green	1:58.6	1:58.6	2.19L	$34	14	4YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE	$15,263	$900	1. Still Rockin 2. Tabasco 3. Always Be Batman	Mid otr,drag up trn,nice wider
3rd of 9	29/3/26	Wyndham	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kirstin Green	2:00.3	2:00.3	0.82L	$25	10	4YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$1,425	1. Bettor Way 2. Step It Up A Notch 3. Nutcracker	Soon 4pegs,off turn,nice thru mid
7th of 11	19/3/26	Wyndham	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Kirstin Green	1:56.6	1:56.6	11.00L	$26	8	3YO+ R42 to R54 MOB. PACE	$12,773	$228	1. Leithen Louie 2. Bowlem Over 3. Tabasco	Soon 1x1,out 500,parkd,batld
6th of 8	11/3/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Craig Ferguson	1:56.5	1:56.5	4.91L	$17	10	R51 to R60 MOB. PACE	$11,160	$210	1. Tosana 2. Ebony Arden 3. Step It Up A Notch	Soon 4pegs,weavd str,ok late

Always Be Bootie (Sr4) 27561
Trainer: Lauren Pearson (Winton)
Driver: Max Hill (J)
Prize Money: $40,015
Win / Place: 23% / 38%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Bootie Bromac

Dam's Sire: McArdle

Owners: Some Mothers Do Havem Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 5-2-1

Distance

12: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

11: 1-1-1

Track

11: 1-1-1

Season

12: 3-1-0

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 2-0-1

Mobile

21: 5-2-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

20: 4-2-1

Slushy

1: 0-0-1

Grass

1: 1-0-0

Left Handed

21: 5-3

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

2: 1-0-0

2nd Favourite

1: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Thrived in lower grade in Winton win. No stranger to this company. Consider.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
1st of 10	7/5/26	Winton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	Jonny Cox	1:54.8	1:54.80	1.30L	$9.30	4	3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE	$11,580	$6,600	1. Always Be Bootie 2. Drummershavtime 3. Justaweesip	Bk otr,drag up 400,nice wider
6th of 7	3/5/26	Rivertn TC	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Brent Barclay	1:56.2	1:56.20	11.00L	$8.10	7	3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$210	1. Deny Everything 2. Step It Up A Notch 3. Nutcracker	Gt spd,soon trail,no kick
5th of 10	26/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Brent Barclay	1:59.8	1:59.8	3.01L	$10	14	3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE	$16,405	$298	1. Blaze Lightening 2. Havtimeformiki 3. Our Twinkle	1x1,1x2 bell,angld trn,ran on ok
7th of 13	12/4/26	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Brent Barclay	1:58.6	1:58.6	2.60L	$35	10	4YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE	$15,263	$263	1. Still Rockin 2. Tabasco 3. Always Be Batman	Soon parkd,fght on,fadd late
2nd of 6	2/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Brent Barclay	1:56.6	1:56.6	0.48L	$5.70	4	R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,740	$1,860	1. Blaze Lightening 2. Always Be Bootie 3. Step It Up A Notch	4pegs,1x1,1x2,tidy chase
5th of 9	29/3/26	Wyndham	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Brent Barclay	2:00.3	2:00.3	2.49L	$27	18	4YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$263	1. Bettor Way 2. Step It Up A Notch 3. Nutcracker	Soon 3pegs,hld up trn,tidy late

Step It Up A Notch (Sr5) 23082
Trainer: Lyndon Bond (Mataura)
Driver: Oliver Kite (J)
Prize Money: $157,733
Win / Place: 12% / 34%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Rock N Roll Heaven

Dam: Bury My Heart

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Owners: Glen Andrew, R H Yeoman, M A Heads, Mrs L A Heads, A G Sutherland, G B Chapman, L J Bond, H A Swain

Rating

Stats

Career

102: 13-13-9

Distance

30: 5-3-4

Trk/Dst

23: 5-0-4

Track

27: 5-1-4

Season

28: 3-2-4

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-1-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Mobile

82: 13-11-9

Standing

20: 0-2-0

All-Weather

90: 13-10-9

Slushy

6: 1-0-0

Grass

12: 0-3-0

Left Handed

102: 13-22

Right Handed

0: 0-0

Favourite

6: 3-1-1

2nd Favourite

15: 2-3-2

Best Mile

1:55.00

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

0: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Dug in in his Winton 2nd. Unlikely to die wondering here. Genuine threat.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result	Race Review
2nd of 7	3/5/26	Rivertn TC	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Matthew Williamson	1:56.2	1:56.20	0.82L	$9.30	7	3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE	$10,950	$1,860	1. Deny Everything 2. Step It Up A Notch 3. Nutcracker	Last,followd 1x1,up tn,nice bid
8th of 10	26/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Carter Dalgety	1:57.3	1:57.3	5.91L	$28	14	4YO+ R48 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE	$19,300	$350	1. Always Be Batman 2. Chicago Sky 3. Haley Jaccka	Last thrghout,angld trn,ran on late
10th of 13	12/4/26	Winton	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr13	Oliver Kite	1:58.6	1:58.6	4.91L	$33	10	4YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE	$15,263	$263	1. Still Rockin 2. Tabasco 3. Always Be Batman	Deep pegs,
3rd of 6	2/4/26	Invcargill	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Oliver Kite	1:56.6	1:56.6	4.98L	$3.80	4	R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,740	$1,140	1. Blaze Lightening 2. Always Be Bootie 3. Step It Up A Notch	Last,3w,parkd bell,fght on
2nd of 9	29/3/26	Wyndham	2400m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Carter Dalgety	2:00.3	2:00.3	0.48L	$9.80	10	4YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$2,325	1. Bettor Way 2. Step It Up A Notch 3. Nutcracker	1x1,1x2,up 500,nice chase
8th of 8	19/3/26	Wyndham	2700m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Carter Dalgety	2:01.6	2:01.6	6.51L	$29	8	R55 to R80 SpecHcp PACE	$23,250	$438	1. Beach Day 2. Dreams Are Free 3. Always Dreaming	Brk start,last,batld away rear